BREAKING NEWS: James Franco to GH for episodes in February!

James Franco just keeps surprising soap and film fans around the world with his choices, but we have to say Franco is on a hot streak! TV Guide has revealed exclusively today that the just named co-host of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, and a shoo-in for a nomination for his new film, 127 Hours, is headed back on-screen around on Oscar time to General Hospital!

According to TV Guide, “Franco, who twice appeared on the ABC soap as a serial killer, has agreed to return for a two-episode stint airing the Friday before the Oscar telecast and the day after. It’ll serve as a teaser for a longer story arc he plans to do on the serial later in 2011. ”

Apparently credit goes to GH executive producer, Jill Farren Phelps for coming up with a plan to get him back on the top ABC soap. Phelps told TV Guide, “When we realized James would be in L.A. for the Oscars and all the other awards shows, we asked if he’d consider coming back and doing a little something for us. He was happy to do it and requested that we use the appearance to plug his next story. He’s also expressed an interest in directing at GH. He’s been really, really good to us. Whatever James wants, we’d love to make it happen! Franco will remind Jason and the audience that he’s still out there. We just haven’t seen or heard from him because he’s been terribly busy.”

And, if you didn’t catch James Franco’s appearance last night on the debut of his interview on Bravo’s,Inside the Actor’s Studio, it’s a must-see. Make sure to check for times for the repeat. For more Franco, check out On-Air On-Soaps interview with the superstar during his last return this summer as the “artist whose canvas is murder” to Port Charles here!

General Hospital Serves Up Holiday Promo

December 17, 2018

Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? As 2018 has whirled by so fast, your favorite soap operas are starting to offer up good tidings to all of their fans. On Monday, ABC has just released this holiday video from General Hospital, “25 Days of Christmas”.

In the video, photos and imagery of the characters on the Port Charles are rotated through as Holiday card snapshots.

Leslie Charleson’s (Monica” voice is heard to kick-off the video saying, “Prepare to be spellbound”.

In their tweet on social media, GH says, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!” #GH55

Check it out below. Then let us know what you thoughts of the promo via the comment section below.

General Hospital Set To Pay Tribute To The Late Susan Brown

December 16, 2018

2018 has taken with it some beloved soap opera veterans. One of them was GH fan favorite, Susan Brown, who died at 86 of Alzheimer’s at the end of August.

GH viewers remember Susan’s performances as Dr. Gail Adamson Baldwin. Gail was Monica’s (Leslie Charleson) best friend, and eventually she married Lee Baldwin (the late Peter Hansen) and was a stepmother to Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner).

Kin took to Twitter last week and revealed that General Hospital taped a tribute to Susan that will be seen in an upcoming episode.

In a tweet, he shared, “A tribute show to Susan shot in the can airing soon!”

With GH’s tape schedule we would presume that sometime in January we will be seeing how GH addresses Susan’s passing and thus the fate of Gail.

So, are you glad to hear GH will be doing something very special to honor Susan?

Do you hope that there are major emotional scenes within it for Kin Shriner and Leslie Charleson? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

2019 is bringing it with some major soapy dramas. And this one has been much talked about, and looking quite alluring. It features some former soap opera notables in key roles.

We’re talking about ABC’s Grand Hotel which has finally announced its premiere date, but fans will have to wait till the summer for its debut. Circle Monday night, June 17th. Grand Hotel will air immediately following episodes of the new season of The Bachelorette.

General Hospital Daytime Emmy-winner, Bryan Craig (Ex-Morgan Corintjos) take on the role of playboy Javi, his sister Paloma is played by former All My Children reboot actress, Denyse Tontz (Ex-Miranda Montgomery). In addition, soap vet Richard Burgi (last seen as Paul Hornsby on GH) takes on the role of Michael Finn, a charming businessman who spells t-r-o-u-b-l-e for the Mendoza family, and series EP, Eva Longoria (Ex-Isabella, Y&R) also guest stars as Beatriz a former owner of the hotel.

The series loglines from ABC reveal: “Grand Hotel is a bold provocative drama set at the last family-owned hotel in multicultural Miami Beach. Charismatic Santiago Mendoza (Demian Bichir) owns the hotel, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi (Roselyn Sanchez), and their adult children enjoy the spoils of success. The hotel’s loyal staff round out a contemporary, fresh take on an upstairs/downstairs story. Wealthy and beautiful guests bask in luxury, but scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath the picture-perfect exterior.”

In case you missed it, check out the first look trailer for the series first posted in May for the ABC upfronts. Then let us know, are you excited to see Bryan in his new primetime series? Do you think this premise has all the making of some juicy primetime soap viewing? Comment below.